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On Gout Medication For High Uric Acid Levels. What Triggers Flaring Up Of Gout?
I have high uric acid levels and have been put on gout medicine. I am trying to figure out what is the trigger for the flare up of gout. I am wondering about the affects of bumetanide and Micardis. If any side affects could trigger the gout flair up...
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Taking a high protein diet like non vegetarian food, red meat, pulses, alcohol, etc do aggravate an attack of gout. Taking Vitamin C supplements and citrus fruits will decrease the attacks.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Taking a high protein diet like non vegetarian food, red meat, pulses, alcohol, etc do aggravate an attack of gout. Taking Vitamin C supplements and citrus fruits will decrease the attacks.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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